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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.73, 13,000.64 and 2,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.73, 13,000.64 and 2,965.28 is: 4,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.73 : 13,000.64 = 2,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.73/13,000.64 = 2,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.73x = 13,000.64 × 2,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.73x = 38,550,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,457.95/8,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.10

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